Love these! I didn't have any QC issues with my pair thankfully. I love the redesign, they stay in my ear for HOURS without falling or needing readjustment, which was the problem I had with previous Galaxy Buds. ANC is top notch and audio quality is great!
I've been using these for about a week and am pretty satisfied. Definitely a different sound compared to the Buds2 Pro, but also very responsive to EQ adjustments. They sound great, like they have a wider soundstage. Battery life is perfectly adequate for me.
The ANC is definitely better than the Buds2 Pro but appears to miss some frequencies that the previous versions didn't. The Ambient Noise is also louder and a little more clear, though not without its flaws. Using an air compressor and jingling keys cause interesting feedback from the buds3 pro. Both ANC and Ambient have adjustable levels, which I like.
As for comfort, I was afraid of ear fatigue from the stem design, or not being able to lay in bed with them in, but they're pretty comfortable, and even when laying my head on a pillow.
Even as a pre-order, I can't complain of any Quality Control issues. The seams on the buds aren't perfect, but they're not bad either. I've also swapped eartips multiple times without any tearing. Your mileage may vary. I'd argue way worse was the disintegrating coating on the Buds2 Pro.
Overall, they're worth the cost to upgrade from the previous generation, especially with the trade-in deal and any other applicable deals. Maybe a little less so at MSRP.
Sound quality and battery life are exceptional. They are stylish and comfortable and truly a pro audio experience. A much welcomed update to the samsung buds lineup.
The sound is much improved, love the crispness, the bass, the clarity, the treble, overall it's fantastic. What I don't like is the fit, it's not bad but not as well as my previous buds 2. My biggest complaint touch features, trying to advance music or pause or turn the volume up, all of those need more effort and when you are working out even if it's a simple walk it can be challenging and frustrating.
So far the buds3 pro are amazing. The sound quality is way better than my previous buds2(as expected). People say the call quality is great, and they cant tell I was using them. The stem controls are ok. I like the easy volume up/down change but the button use is a little awkward, but not terrible to use. They are extremely comfortable for long duration use. The only issue Ive had so far, and the reason i gave 4 stars, is the buds didnt charge once after putting them in the case. I dont know why but i gave a little cleaning wipe of the blade tip, put them back in and they charged. Overall lm very pleased with them and ibwould recommend these to anyone.